What to Wear: Theme Park Outfits

Heading to an amusement park this year? Here are some cute theme park outfits that you can pull together with things already in your closet!

Let’s chat about cute theme park outfits!

Spring break is almost upon us, and if you’re heading to a theme park for your week off, here are some easy outfit ideas. 

We’ve gone to Disney World for spring break, we’ve been to Disneyland tons of times, Universal Studios twice, and Six Flags a handful of times. These three outfit formulas will work for any of those theme parks, and any others you may be visiting. I have round-ups for cute clothes for both Disney and Universal below!

• DISNEY CLOTHES + ACCESSORIES ROUND-UP
• HARRY POTTER CLOTHES + ACCESSORIES ROUND-UP

The most important parts of theme park outfits

The key for any amusement park outfit is COMFORT and LAYERING. 

The parks open early, so you’ll want something warmer in the morning (unless you’re going in the dead of summer), easy layers you can shed in the afternoon as it warms up, and layers you can add back on as it cools down at night.

Another must is a backpack, especially if you don’t have little kids and won’t be bringing a stroller (I still always bring a stroller unless I’m without my kids). THIS IS MY FAVORITE AMUSEMENT PARK BACKPACK because it holds everything, easily wipes clean, is comfortable to carry, and goes with everything. 

My other amusement park essentials:

• Sunscreen (I shared my favorite face sunscreen here) 
• Snacks
• Water
• Comfortable shoes (these are my all-time most comfortable sneakers) 
• Belt bag for carrying small items (this one is great)
• Band-Aids — someone always gets a blister!
• Hand sanitizer. The ones provided are often smelly and harsh on your skin. 
• Hair tie – just in case (these are my favorites)
• Hat for extra sun protection

Amusement Park Outfit Idea #1:

Jeans are always my go-to, so this is a no brainer for me. I’ve worn jeans at almost every amusement park we’ve ever been to! But choose ones that are comfortable and won’t sag throughout the day when you’re hot and sweaty. If it’s super hot, shorts are a great alternative. 

Pair with a cute tee (themed ones are always a fun idea!), and bring along a hoodie, pullover sweatshirt, or jacket for those cool early mornings and late evenings. 

Of course shoes are the most important part! Instead of a clunky athletic shoe, choose a slim sneaker that looks great with jeans but still gives you lots of comfort. My favorite are THESE ONES! You could also do a comfortable sandal – just choose one that has support so your feet don’t hate you by the end of the day.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS TEE | EVERLANE WAY HIGH JEANS | GAP FACTORY OLIVE GREEN UTILITY JACKET | GAP STRIPE TEE | BLACK BOMBER JACKET (also available in OLIVE GREEN) | GAP CUT OFF DENIM SHORTS | SAMBA GUM SOLE SNEAKERS | ECCO WHITE SNEAKERS | TARGET BACKPACK | MADEWELL CHUNKY SMALL GOLD HOOPS | HARRY POTTER LIGHTNING BOLT EARRINGS

Amusement Park Outfit Idea #2

Leggings or joggers, or another pair of soft, flexible pants are a great choice for amusement parks. And if there are water rides, you’ll be grateful to not have jeans when you get soaked! These are my favorite JOGGERS, and these are my favorite LEGGINGS.

Pair your joggers with a cute and comfortable tee (a themed tee would be fun here), or your leggings with an oversized tee or tunic. A sweatshirt is an easy option to tie around your waist during the day, or a lightweight jacket can be rolled up and put into your backpack. 

With a casual outfit like this choose a pair of simple earrings to make your outfit feel finished but still match your very dressed down outfit. And if you want a little more face coverage, choose a baseball cap.

ZELLA LIVE IN LEGGINGS | ZELLA JOGGERS | MICKEY MOUSE TEE | EVERLANE HALF ZIP SWEATSHIRT | OLD NAVY DENIM JACKET | SAMBA GUM SOLE SNEAKERS | ECCO WHITE SNEAKERS | MADEWELL CHUNKY SMALL GOLD HOOPS | NORDSTROM CZ STUD EARRINGS | MADEWELL BASEBALL CAP | TARGET BACKPACK | TARGET TAN CROSSBODY | LULULEMON LARGE 5L CROSSBODY

Amusement Park Outfit Idea #3

You might feel nervous about wearing a skirt or a dress to an amusement park, but trust me — in the summer, there’s basically nothing better! Just choose one that will keep you covered no matter what kind of ride you’re on. 

I’ve worn a striped tee shirt dress to Disney World, (you can see me wearing it HERE) and it was so incredibly comfortable all day, and kept me nice and cool. It’s knee length, so I didn’t stress about flashing people when I sat down on the floor in line, or rode a ride with my legs dangling. But you could do biker shorts underneath for extra coverage! 

Bring a denim jacket or another lightweight jacket for a little extra warmth, and choose sandals or slim sneakers for your shoes.

I also recommend wearing a crossbody bag, it holds my phone, hand sanitizer, and chapstick hands free!

GAP STRIPE DRESS | BLACK BOMBER JACKET (also available in OLIVE GREEN) | AMAZON RED POLKA DOT SKIRT | CUTS CLOTHING BLACK ALMOST FRIDAY TEE | CUTS CLOTHING ALMOST FRIDAY WHITE TEE | OLD NAVY DENIM JACKET | AMAZON SUNGLASSES | ECCO WHITE SNEAKERS | NIKE LOW TOP DUNKS | NORDSTROM CZ STUD EARRINGS | MADEWELL BASEBALL CAP | TARGET BACKPACK | FRESHLY PICKED MINNIE MOUSE FANNY PACK

I wrote a two posts with a ton of cute Disney and Harry Potter items!

• DISNEY CLOTHES + ACCESSORIES ROUND-UP
• HARRY POTTER CLOTHES + ACCESSORIES ROUND-UP

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